Step back in time to explore the wonders of China and the legends of the mighty Yangtze
Start your wondrous journey in Shanghai with its exciting urban streets, emerging fashion district, and pulsating nightlife. From here, you'll visit Tongli, one of the most authentic of Eastern China's famous Water Villages, and Suzhou, a beautiful waterside city known for its gardens, silk, and embroidery.
Cruise along the mysterious waterway that is the heart of China: the mighty Yangtze River. Watch monkeys frolicking along the Emerald Gorge and see dazzling landscapes along the way.
On your adventure, you'll see giant pandas at the Chongqing Zoo and the life-size Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses in Xi'an. You'll finish in Beijing, a bustling metropolis that offers world-class sites-the Great Wall, the Summer Palace, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the Sacred Way-all of which you'll visit.
Quiet and bustling, ancient and ultra-modern, China offers wondrous contrasts waiting to be uncovered.
Who will enjoy this cruise: Those who appreciate the natural beauty of an unspoiled land with its enchanting vistas, breathtaking mountains, and amazing river. Also, those who are fascinated by China's grand cities: Shanghai, Xi'an, and Beijing.
Wonders of China & the Grand Yangtze Cruise/Tour Package Includes:
8-night Yangtze River cruise in a riverview stateroom with a private balcony onboard newly remodeled Victoria Sophia* 8 nights in centrally located luxury hotels, including buffet breakfast and all service charges, taxes, and porterage* Exclusive VIP Package onshore 16 buffet breakfasts, 15 lunches, 15 dinners Peking Duck Farewell Dinner with wine in Beijing Captain's Welcome Reception and Farewell Dinner onboard the ship Special theme meals: Dim sum lunch in Shanghai; traditional dumpling and Tang Dynasty dinners in Xi'an; Hutong family lunch in Beijing 13 days of captivating, fully escorted tours with English-speaking local guides Exciting evening entertainment, including a Kung Fu show, a Tang Dynasty performance, a folklore performance at a garden in Suzhou, and the world-famous Shanghai Acrobats Services of an experienced Uniworld Tour Manager throughout your trip State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions (except on the Yangtze River) All transportation throughout your trip, including flights within China All transfers on arrival and departure days * Ship and hotels are subject to change
